Bus from Luton Airport to Bushmead
1 direct route · about 40 min · first bus 07:36, last bus 08:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bushmead as of 15:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Luton Airport, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3A | Grant Palmer | ~40 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:36 | 08:43 | Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station (o/s) | Thetford Gardens (nr) | Capability Green |
Times are for the first boarding point in Luton Airport on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 3A bus timetable.
Fares from Luton Airport to Bushmead
- £2.00 adult single on the 3A (Grant Palmer)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Luton Airport to Bushmead?
The 3A (Grant Palmer) runs directly from Luton Airport to Bushmead. Board at Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station (o/s) and get off at Thetford Gardens (nr); the journey takes about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Luton Airport to Bushmead?
Around 40 minutes on the 3A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Capability Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Luton Airport to Bushmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:36 and the last around 08:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Luton Airport to Bushmead?
An adult single from Luton Airport to Bushmead is £2.00 on the 3A (Grant Palmer), from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station (o/s) to Thetford Gardens (nr). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.